Originally Posted by
yadder
Cheap solution on my in my opinion- change rotors. Than larger diameter by that high brakes dynamic and power braked. Set 180\180 rotor or 200f\180r . But just remember what that diameter most supported your frame and fork.
I had 160mm rotors on my tandem! They worked just fine. I've upgraded to 180's because I could. Why on earth does a single bike need 203mm rotors?! And seriously... you don't want to be a bike mechanic in NYC. Minimum wage is only $7.25/hr. NYC is the second most expensive city in the world. You cannot live well on a bike mechanics salary. Portland, OR has a LOT of bike mechanics, a lot, but if you are good you can find work and your wages will go MUCH further. There are also a LOT of Russians here. You'll have company. But maybe you don't want that... . FWIW.